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Reporter: Devin O'Connor

Devin O'Connor is a senior reporter for Casino.org, covering politics, casino business, entertainment and gaming news on the East Coast.

Devin's passion for politics and background in the world of pop culture television gives him insight into the gaming industry backstories that often drive news these days.

After graduating from Penn State University with a theater arts degree, he worked at MTV Networks/Viacom from 2005 to 2010 as a writer and producer. His credits included Total Request Live, New Year's Eve specials, and a special featuring poker superstar Daniel Negreanu.

He later moved on to the HGTV/DIY Network, where he created, wrote, and produced three series specials: That's So House Hunters, That's So 80s, and That's So 90s.

Devin came on board with Casino.org in 2014. He lives in Pennsylvania and is an avid marathoner, having completed 15 races.

Contact Devin at devin.oconnor@casino.org.

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8174 stories by Devin O'Connor

VGT video gaming Chicago Bally's Brandon Johnson

Video Gaming Terminals in Chicago? Bally’s Corp. Most Certainly Hopes Not

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is easing opposition to video gaming terminals The slot-like games could impact Bally's forthcoming casino in the Windy City Chicago remains in a financial emergency The City of Chicago has opted not to take advantage of Illinois' legalization...

Devin O'Connor July 29, 2025
Cherokee Nation Arkansas Pope County casino

Cherokee Nation Continues to Await Arkansas Casino Ruling in Pope County

A federal judge in Arkansas will soon decide if a casino is allowed in Pope County The Cherokee Nation wants to build a resort casino in Russellville A 2024 statewide referendum rescinded the Cherokee's gaming privileges Cherokee Nation Entertainment (CNE), a subsidiary...

Devin O'Connor July 28, 2025
SJM Resorts Macau China casino

Macau Casino Firm Expanding Into Hengqin With Boutique Hotel

SJM Resorts is moving forward with a hotel in Hengqin Hengqin neighbors Cotai via the Lotus Bridge Casino gambling is limited to within Macau's borders One of the six gaming companies licensed to operate casinos in Macau is investing in neighboring Hengqin,...

Devin O'Connor July 28, 2025
Paris Las Vegas mini bar Caesars

Paris Las Vegas Guest Outraged Over $50 Charge for Using Electrical Outlet

Unplugging an electric  minibar tray can be costly in Las Vegas Paris Las Vegas charges guests $50 if they unplug the tray One guest says they were unaware of the tray charge until checkout Just when we thought we had heard it...

Devin O'Connor July 28, 2025
Pennsylvania poker sleight of hand Hollywood Meadows

Pennsylvania Police: Ultimate Texas Hold’em Player Used Sleight of Hand

Police in Pennsylvania say a man cheated Hollywood Casino at The Meadows Law enforcement alleges the man used a sleight of hand maneuver If guilty, the individual faces seven years in prison Pennsylvania State Police arrested and charged a 25-year-old man from...

Devin O'Connor July 28, 2025
Nevada Las Vegas unemployment casino

Las Vegas Unemployment Rate Rises Further Despite Slight Statewide Improvement

Nevada remains the most unemployed state Las Vegas continues to see unemployment increase Many concerns hover above the Las Vegas gaming industry Las Vegas unemployment continues to worsen amid a slowing gaming and leisure travel economy, and economic alarms. The US Bureau...

Devin O'Connor July 25, 2025
Tropicana Atlantic City bar crawl Caesars

Tropicana Atlantic City Bar Crawl Offers Free Rooms for Those Who Complete 14 Stops

Tropicana Atlantic City has launched a 14-stop food and bar crawl Those who visit each spot can earn a free night's stay Tropicana is a successful asset for Caesars Entertainment Tropicana Atlantic City is calling all those who can handle their liquor...

Devin O'Connor July 25, 2025
Rivers Casino Philadelphia underage gambling Pennsylvania

Rivers Casino Philadelphia Fined For Allowing Underage People Access to Gaming

Rivers Casino Philadelphia has been fined for allowing underage gamblers The casino owned by Rush Street Gaming was fined $30K The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board additionally placed seven people on the state's various Involuntary Exclusion Lists Rivers Casino Philadelphia, just northeast of...

Devin O'Connor July 24, 2025
Circa Sports Kentucky The Mint Gaming Hall

Circa Sports Readies Largest Sportsbook in Kentucky With 80-Foot LED Screen

Circa Sports is opening Kentucky's largest sportsbook Circa Sports Kentucky will operate at Kentucky Downs The sportsbook will open to the public on August 23 Circa Sports is bringing Las Vegas to Kentucky with the Bluegrass State's largest sportsbook. On Wednesday, Circa...

Devin O'Connor July 24, 2025
Caesars Palace Times Square Broadway jobs

Caesars Palace Times Square Casino Resort Would Provide Broadway Bridge Jobs

Caesars Palace Times Square would provide temporary jobs to Broadway workers The bridge jobs could help Broadway performers and crew while between jobs Caesars Palace Times Square is a proposed $5.4 billion development Officials with the proposed Caesars Palace Times Square development...

Devin O'Connor July 24, 2025